The SportDOG Staff
Our company was built on a love of dogs. We take great pride in providing gear to help you forge a stronger relationship with your dog - the same gear we trust with our own. We are committed to help you at every step of your training journey, providing endless training content, from our expert staff and the pros, to help you and your dog reach your fullest potential.
Founded in 2003 and still based in Knoxville, TN, SportDOG® Brand is built on over two decades of field-proven performance. Today, our rugged Tennessee roots remain strong as we've become one of the most trusted brands for hunting dog training across the country and the world.
Articles by The SportDOG Staff
TEACH: 5 Proven Principles for Smarter, More Effective E-Collar Dog Training
Master five proven principles for effective e-collar training. TEACH helps you build clear communication, consistent behavior, and a stronger bond with your dog using practical, step-by-step guidance.
E-Collar Training 101: The Trusted Method Used by SportDOG® Experts
Discover the most recommended way to introduce your dog to an e-collar with guidance from SportDOG®. Learn the proven “Pressure On, Pressure Off” method trusted by pro trainers to build reliable off-leash obedience, clear communication, and long-term success.
The Ultimate SportDOG Guide: Choosing the Best E-Collar for Your Dog
In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to choose the best e-collar for training your dog, ensuring that when the time comes, you’re equipped with a tool that’s up to the task, no matter how tough the conditions.
Other Senior Prostaff
Bob Ford
Bob has hunted with beagles from Alabama to the Quebec border in pursuit of swamp rabbits, the eastern cottontail, and hare. He has owned beagles since 1985 and trains his hounds year round, sometimes competing in field trials, but always conditioning his pack with an eye looking forward to the...
Baker McCool
Baker comes from a long background of fishing and waterfowl hunting, having grown up in the fly away in West Tennessee. He is a Delta Waterfowl committee member and West Tennessee HRC Vice President, and has competed in Super Retriever Series as an amateur. His dog Stella has qualified in...
Brian Szczech
Brian has been training retrievers for more than thirty years. He is a member of and competes his dogs in the Hunting Retriever Club circuit. He has personally owned and trained 3 Grand Hunting Retriever Champions/Master Hunters, one being GR HR CH Super Shooter of Ontario MH Hall of Fame...
